Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class | Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 | |
Engine | turbocharged 5.5L V12 OHC-3v 510 hp@5000 612 lb-ft@1800 |
turbocharged 4.0L V8 DOHC-4v 560 hp@5700 516 lb-ft@1750 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | |
Body | 2dr Coupe | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 116.3 in | 114.7 in | 1.6 in |
Length | 199.4 in | 195.6 in | 3.8 in |
Width | 73.7 in | 75.2 in | -1.5 in |
Height | 55.8 in | 55.9 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4890 lb. | 4475 lb. | 415 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 19.8 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 36.9 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.3 in | 57.2 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.3 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 36.6 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 55.9 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.2 in | 37.0 in | -4.8 in |
Total Legroom | 74.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | -3.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 24.5 ft3 | -11.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.9 ft3 | 56.0 ft3 | -43.1 ft3 |
2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 510hp 5.5L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The CL600 comes standard with active multi-contour front seats with heating/cooling and message functions. see full Mercedes-Benz CL-Class review |
2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 510hp 5.5L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
THe CLs lack rear seat room and entry/exit can be difficult and challenging at best. see full Mercedes-Benz CL-Class review |
2014 Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Among luxury cars, Audis have my least favorite seats. They're less cushy and less coddling than the others. They're firm, and seem to want your body to adapt to them rather than the other way around. In the A7, seat adjustments are limited to the usual plus four-way lumbar. The seat's smallish bolsters are spaced fairly widely, and only frequenting all-you-can-eat buffets can bring them closer. This said, one day I drove the A7 for 600 miles and emerged without a hint of back soreness. So maybe the seats do know what's best for me. Perhaps they could teach a thing or two to the door-mounted arm rest. It's overly firm, and my left elbow did get sore. see full Audi A7 / S7 / RS7 review |
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